Yes that indeed was the drama.After getting the pics of the Xiamen plane taking off up on the bed went the case which had stuff for the family inside.Mrsdrron tries to find the keys without luck.So down to the front desk I go-yes this happens from time to time so we have bolt cutters.They do have master keys at the airport but most people have no luck getting anywhere with them.So down to the lobby I go with the cases.Naturally when I get back a long line of people checking in or out.
Turned into great people watching.Amazing what people think they can get away with.For example the people who were checking out at 1330.they started off talking down to the agent who then informed them there would be a $X fee for late check out.That triggered a torrent of abuse including but we checked in after 5pm so should be able to check out later.The agent handled it well explaining that one or two hours late was acceptable if they had been advised beforehand.The couple then demanded their parking ticket was validated.Quick thinking from the agent-"only if you pay the late departure fee"Gotcha.
So out came the bolt cutters and a couple of minutes later back to the room with unlocked bags.By this time the weather looked threatening.
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But I was able to get a photo that really amazed me having grown up with the 747.I thought it was a very big plane.
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The rain hits but operations just go on.
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Landings threw up a little water.
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